Concerts & Festivals
Security for music concerts, festivals, outdoor events, and entertainment venues with crowd control, stage security, and artist protection.
California Licensed & Insured
Event Security in California
ShieldWise Security provides comprehensive event security services throughout California for concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties, and gatherings of all sizes. Our BSIS-licensed security personnel specialize in crowd management, access control, VIP protection, emergency response, and event safety planning, serving venues and clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and statewide with scalable teams from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals.
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24/7 Dispatch & Rapid Response
Trained, Vetted, Professional Guards
Overview
ShieldWise Security delivers California's most professional event security services, protecting concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties, fundraisers, and special gatherings throughout the state. With over 15 years of experience securing events from intimate gatherings of 50 people to large festivals exceeding 50,000 attendees, we provide comprehensive security planning, professional guard staffing, crowd management, access control, and emergency coordination for any event type or size.<br><br>Our event security teams include BSIS-licensed armed and unarmed security personnel trained specifically in event management, crowd psychology, de-escalation techniques, emergency medical response, and customer service excellence. We work closely with event planners, venue managers, and clients to develop customized security plans addressing venue layout, crowd flow, access points, VIP areas, backstage security, parking management, and emergency evacuation procedures.<br><br>Whether you're hosting a corporate conference, music festival, wedding, celebrity appearance, political rally, sporting event, or private party, ShieldWise Security provides scalable event security solutions with rapid deployment throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and all California venues. Our 24/7 operations center ensures seamless coordination and immediate response for any event security need.
Common Use Cases
When you need event security in California
Corporate Events
Professional security for conferences, trade shows, product launches, corporate meetings, and business gatherings.
Private Events & Weddings
Discreet security for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, fundraisers, and exclusive private celebrations.
VIP & Celebrity Events
High-profile event security for celebrity appearances, political events, VIP gatherings, and red-carpet occasions.
Sporting Events
Security for amateur and professional sports events, tournaments, races, and athletic competitions.
Community & Public Events
Security for parades, street festivals, farmers markets, community gatherings, and public celebrations.
Licensing, Vetting & Training
All ShieldWise event security personnel hold valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard Cards, with armed guards maintaining Exposed Firearms Permits when required. Our event security teams complete specialized training in crowd management and psychology, conflict de-escalation and resolution, emergency medical response (CPR/First Aid), alcohol-related incident management, access control and credentialing, evacuation procedures and emergency planning, communication protocols and radio procedures, and customer service for event environments. Many team leaders have extensive backgrounds in law enforcement, military service, or professional event management. We maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and event-specific insurance policies as required by venues. All event security plans comply with California fire codes, occupancy regulations, and local jurisdiction requirements.
BSIS Licensed
Fully Insured & Bonded
Background Checked
Professionally Trained
Flexible Engagement Options
Single Event Security
One-time event security services from $40-$95/hour per guard
- Custom security planning included
- BSIS-licensed armed or unarmed guards
- Scalable team sizes (1-100+ guards)
- Post-event reports provided
Multi-Event Packages
Discounted rates for multiple events or recurring functions
- Consistent security teams
- Preferred client pricing
- Flexible scheduling
- Dedicated account management
Large-Scale Event Security
Comprehensive security for festivals and major events
- Site assessments and planning
- Command center setup
- Supervisor and guard teams
- Emergency coordination services
Statewide Coverage Across California
ShieldWise Security provides event security throughout California with rapid deployment and local expertise in major metropolitan areas and cities statewide.
Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
San Jose
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
Long Beach
Oakland
Bakersfield
Anaheim
Santa Ana
Riverside
Irvine
Stockton
Chula Vista
Don't see your city? We serve clients throughout California. Contact us for coverage in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Event security costs in California typically range from $40-$95 per hour per security guard, depending on whether guards are armed or unarmed, event complexity, location, date/time, and number of guards required. Small events (50-200 people) may need 2-4 guards ($320-$760 for a 4-hour event), while larger events scale accordingly. We provide free quotes and security assessments for all events.
Security staffing depends on attendance, venue size, event type, alcohol service, and risk factors. General guidelines: 1 guard per 50-75 attendees for low-risk events (weddings, corporate meetings), 1 guard per 25-50 attendees for moderate-risk events (concerts, festivals), and 1 guard per 10-25 attendees for high-risk events (VIP gatherings, controversial speakers). We provide customized staffing recommendations during security planning.
Yes, ShieldWise Security specializes in outdoor festival and concert security throughout California. We provide comprehensive security planning, perimeter control, stage security, crowd management, VIP protection, parking enforcement, vendor area security, and emergency coordination for festivals and concerts of all sizes from 500 to 50,000+ attendees.
Yes, we provide BSIS-licensed armed security guards for events requiring enhanced protection such as high-profile gatherings, VIP events, large cash handling, valuable assets, or events with elevated threat levels. Armed security is commonly used for celebrity events, political gatherings, jewelry shows, and high-risk venues.
For best availability and planning, book event security 2-4 weeks in advance for small events and 4-8 weeks for large events or festivals. However, we offer emergency event security deployment for last-minute needs and can often provide guards with 48-72 hours notice for most California locations.
Yes, ShieldWise Security provides professional, discreet security for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, private celebrations, and exclusive gatherings throughout California. Our event security officers are trained in customer service excellence and blend seamlessly into private events while ensuring guest safety and property protection.
Our event security planning includes site assessments and venue walkthroughs, security staffing recommendations, access control and credentialing systems, crowd flow and management planning, VIP and backstage security protocols, emergency evacuation procedures, coordination with local law enforcement/fire departments, radio communication systems, and post-event incident reporting.
Yes, ShieldWise Security maintains comprehensive general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage for all guards, and can provide event-specific insurance certificates as required by venues. We provide certificates of insurance to all clients and venues upon request, typically within 24 hours.
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